Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Print Version)
Sweet potatoes filled with spiced apples, pecans, and cranberries for a cozy, fall-inspired vegetarian dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Sweet Potatoes
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4 medium sweet potatoes
→ Spiced Apple Mixture
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 apples, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, peeled and diced
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1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
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0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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0.125 teaspoon ground cloves
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0.25 teaspoon salt
→ Toppings
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0.25 cup chopped pecans
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2 tablespoons dried cranberries
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plain Greek yogurt or whipped cream, for serving
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 200°C. Prick sweet potatoes several times with a fork and arrange on a baking tray. Roast for 45 to 55 minutes or until fork-tender.
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples and sauté until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
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Slice roasted sweet potatoes open and gently fluff the flesh with a fork. Spoon the warm apple mixture into the center of each and sprinkle with chopped pecans and dried cranberries.
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Serve immediately while warm, with Greek yogurt or whipped cream as a topping if desired.
# Notes:
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You may substitute walnuts for pecans or omit nuts to accommodate allergies. For a richer finish, drizzle with almond butter just before serving.